5
Dad slammed his hand on the table in a fit of rage, causing the teacup to jump.
“Aria James! You’re killing me! Last night, your mom and I got Blake drunk and sent him to your bedroom door, and you didn’t even open it! Are you stupid? You wasted such a perfect opportunity!
Mark
my words, that vixen out there will be moving into Blake’s house in no time! The cooked duck has flown away! I’m telling you, there’s no chance left! Do you know how many favors I’ve done to get you married to Blake? And you, you dropped the ball at the crucial moment!“”
I looked at him, my voice calm,
“Dad, I don’t like Blake anymore.”
Bad looked as if he’d heard the most ridiculous thing in the world. His voice suddenly rose,
“What did you say? You don’t like Blake anymore? Aria James, have you lost your mind? Wasn’t it you who insisted on marrying only Blake? Wasn’t it you who was ready to die for him? Now you say you don’t like him? Are you toying with me?”
His chest heaved violently, clearly furious.
I took a deep breath, trying to make my voice sound more determined.
“Dad, I’m serious. I really don’t like Blake anymore. I was foolish before, but now I’ve come to my senses.”
“Besides, I don’t want to have anything to do with Blake anymore. Didn’t you say Ethan Grant from the Grant family is a good match? Why don’t you arrange for us to mect?”
